Best friends dressed up in ancient times to become mistresses? You run, I run too!

Shen Ningzhu got up early today to go find Jiang Wanwan while it was still cool, but she returned empty-handed.

But she wasn't angry.

It's understandable that they did that, but since they're already out, they might as well take a stroll around the park.

Following her memory, she took her maid and went to the garden closest to her Pearl Garden.

There is a pond here, fed by fresh water from outside. The water is usually clear, and there is a pavilion built beside it.

Sitting in the pavilion to cool off and enjoy the scenery is quite pleasant. However, some people are like persistent pests, always watching her and not wanting her to have an easy time.

Sure enough, after sitting for only a short while, Shen Ningxue came over from the side with her maid.

"Sister, you have such refined tastes, enjoying the scenery here so early in the morning."

Shen Ningzhu didn't even lift her eyelids.

Shen Ningxue didn't mind and walked into the pavilion on her own, sitting on the chaise lounge next to Shen Ningzhu.

Why isn't the older sister saying anything? Does she not welcome her younger sister?

Shen Ningzhu rolled her eyes at her coolly, "You've been putting on quite a show lately, one after another, like you're rushing from one event to another. Aren't you going to pretend to be sick anymore?"

"Also, if I say you're not welcome, will you leave?"

Shen Ningxue smiled, her eyebrows raised in a triumphant air.

"Of course not, after all, this is my home, I can go wherever I want."

Listen to this boasting, Shen Ningzhu chuckled.

"Yes, yes, it's your home. You can go wherever you want. Since that's the case, why are you talking nonsense?"

"You... Hmph, what are you so smug about?" Shen Ningxue suddenly leaned close to Shen Ningzhu's ear and whispered fiercely:

“Shen Ningzhu, let me tell you, it’s no use trying to stay here. The Shen family will only have one daughter, me. The status of the legitimate daughter, the love of my parents and brothers, all of these belong to me.”

“From this day forward, I will take back everything that belongs to me, bit by bit. As for you, I swear I will drive you out of the Shen residence sooner or later.”

Shen Ningzhu really couldn't understand it.

"Shen Ningxue, can you tell me what kind of feelings you have for that Shen family couple in the countryside? You've been away from Tianshui Village for so long, don't you miss them at all?"

Shen Ningzhu was really curious.

They raised her, and it's said they doted on her. They still worry about whether Shen Ningxue will be able to adapt to life without them and whether she can establish herself in the capital on her own.

But what about her?

Shen Ningzhu couldn't see any trace of longing she felt for that family. In her view, Shen Ningxue integrated herself incredibly quickly, accepting the service of maids and servants and the luxurious food and clothing on the very day she entered the mansion.

Even after gaining the affection of her family, she dared to use underhanded tactics to deal with this fake heiress whom the Shen family had raised for over a decade.

Such a temperament is really unlike that of an ordinary farm girl—simple and kind.

Shen Ningxue laughed, looking at Shen Ningzhu with an expression as if she were an idiot, "My dear sister, are you out of your mind?"

"Why should I think about them? They're just a family of lowly, blindly obedient fools."

"I worked hard and earned all the money to support that ungrateful family."

"Not only do I suffer, but my children also suffer. What's the point of living like this? I have to do so much work every day, but I can't even fill my stomach and have to rely on cold water to stave off hunger."

"How dare such trash be parents? I miss them? No, I wish they were dead."

As she continued speaking, Shen Ningxue became so excited that she lost her temper and almost roared hysterically.

Shen Ningzhu stood there stunned.

Looking into Shen Ningxue's eyes, he knew she wasn't lying.

Her eyes were like poison, surging with boundless hatred, making Shen Ningzhu's heart pound with fear.

Before she could recover from the shock, Shen Ningxue instantly regained her composure, straightened her clothes, and smiled at her with ill intent.

"Shen Ningzhu, what are you pretending for? They are your biological parents, and you still despise them to death, don't you?"

"Otherwise, you wouldn't be so shameless as to stay here and refuse to leave. But don't worry, I won't let you have your way."

"The suffering and humiliation I endured should all be yours to bear. You thief, you stole my life."

"You should experience ten times, a hundred times, the suffering I've endured, otherwise, it won't quell the hatred in my heart. Ha, after you've suffered all of this, I'll see if you can still say those words."

Don't persuade others to be kind to others without suffering.

That's not a home; it's a suffocating cage that leaves you in despair, with no hope in sight.

Now that she has finally broken free of her shackles, she thinks, "How could this be?" She wishes she could completely erase those nightmarish fifteen years from her mind.

……

Shen Ningzhu lived two lives, both of which were wealthy, and she never had to worry about money.

Shen Ningxue's words shocked her, and she was unable to recover for a long time. Just then, Shen Ningxue seized the opportunity and quickly approached her.

The maid, Zhiyuan, realized something was wrong and quickly warned loudly, "Miss, be careful!"

However, it was too late by then.

Shen Ningzhu was suddenly pushed, lost her balance, and fell into the pond beside her. Before she could think, Shen Ningxue also jumped into the water.

Shen Ningzhu: ? ? ?

Goodness, doesn't she get tired? Once she starts framing people, it never ends.

The maids on the shore were in a panic, shouting for help. Before long, Shen Chenxi ran over from not far away and jumped into the water without thinking.

When he saw that Shen Ningzhu and Shen Ningxue were both in the water, he was clearly taken aback.

Just then, Shen Ningxue let out a painful "uh" and slowly sank into the water.

"Zhuzhu, wait for me a moment."

After saying that, Shen Chenxi disregarded everything else and quickly swam over to save Shen Ningxue.

Soon, Shen Ningxue was carried ashore.

Shen Ningzhu didn't wait for him; she swam to the shore and climbed up. As soon as she looked up, she met Shen Ningxue's smug gaze.

It seems to be saying, "See? Between you and me, they will always choose me, never you."

Shen Ningzhu rolled her eyes speechlessly, took the outer robe that the maid had taken off, put it on, and left without saying a word.

As soon as she entered the courtyard, Shen Ningzhu went straight to her room, while Zhiyuan and Zhiyi arranged for hot water to be prepared for her to take a bath.

To my surprise, as soon as I entered, I found someone sitting at the table.

Shen Ningzhu blinked.

"Your Highness? When did you arrive? Why didn't you send someone to inform me?"

Seeing her disheveled state, Jiang Xuan Yan's brows furrowed instinctively. "What tricks are you up to now? Shen Ning Zhu, can't you just give me a break?"

Shen Ningzhu's lips twitched slightly.

Calling him a dog of a man is definitely not wrong. Listen to what he's saying. Is he even human?

"I'm soaking wet, didn't you see? It's one thing for you not to care about me, but you're also helping outsiders bully me? I'm your woman, is this how you treat me?"

Jiang Xuan Yan: "I...I am alone..."

"Okay, I understand. You all despise me, you all dislike me. I'll leave, alright?"